Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
Andrew Hall
Biography
Andrew has been with the Branch since its inception in 2004, was Deputy Chief Inspector from 2015 and was appointed Chief Inspector in 2022.
His railway career before RAIB included a number of design and project engineering roles in the UK and overseas.
Andrew is a graduate of Leeds University, a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall management of the branch and ensuring that Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) fulfils its primary aim of improving safety on Britain’s railways.
This involves:
- reporting to the Secretary of State on all matters concerning accident investigation
- overseeing the scope and quality of the branch’s investigation work
- management and continuous improvement of the way that RAIB works
- engaging with stakeholders to promote safety learning and an understanding of the RAIB’s work